GRID K1 vs GeForce GT 555M
GRID K1
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID K1 is positioned at rank 410 and the GeForce GT 555M is on rank 95, so the GeForce GT 555M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K1
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 555M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K1 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 555M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K1 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 555M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 555M holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $120), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 241.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K1 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+241.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID K1 and GeForce GT 555M
GRID K1
The GRID K1 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 651 points. Launch price was $5,199.
GeForce GT 555M
The GeForce GT 555M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 649 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K1 scores 651 and the GeForce GT 555M reaches 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K1 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 555M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K1) vs 384 (GeForce GT 555M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K1) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M).
| Feature | GRID K1 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 651 | 649 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2+300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2+204% | 0.7526 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K1 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID K1 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 555M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 555M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K1) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 555M) — the GRID K1 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K1 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (GRID K1) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 555M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | GRID K1 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (11_0) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K1 draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 555M's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The GeForce GT 555M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K1) vs 350W (GeForce GT 555M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GRID K1 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 13.0+348% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 555M costs 70.8% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GRID K1) vs 18.5 (GeForce GT 555M) — the GeForce GT 555M offers 242.6% better value.
| Feature | GRID K1 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4140 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $35-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | 18.5+243% |
| Codename | GK104 | GK107 |
| Release | May 11 2013 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #611 | #726 |
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